Island-wide

We appreciate that some readers are only interested in news from certain parts of the Isle of Wight. Luckily, we’ve been geographically marking all our stories for many years.

Simply choose one of the five categories; Central; North; East; South or West to find news in your area and don’t forget that if you have something to share, do get in touch.

4, June 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight MP suggests halving social distancing to 1m, along with other measures to help boost tourism industry

The halving of the 2m social distancing rule is just one of several suggestions made by the Isle of Wight MP, who said that “Getting tourism-related Isle of Wight businesses back up and running is vital to the recovery of the Island’s economy"

30, November 2018·1 min read

Don’t miss Isle of Wight sailors on your TV screens

Look out for Michael Buerk and John Sergeant on your TV screens tonight when they'll be sailing in the Solent with the XOD class sailors from Cowes Corinthian YC.

30, January 2013·1 min read

Aberdeen Asset Management Under 25 Trophy extended to support 15 crews

More young sailors encouraged to take part in Aberdeen Asset Management Under 25 Trophy in 2012

1, August 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight MP raises question about future plans for Combined Authorities (updated)

MP Bob Seely has asks where the Secretary of State stands on combined authorities. Previously the Solent Deal was declared ‘dead in the water’ because the Island Conservatives did not want to part of a combined authority with Southampton and Portsmouth.

8, September 2009·1 min read

Isle of Wight Words: Readied

Readied defined.

26, January 2021·3 min read

John Ackroyd, inspirational Isle of Wight innovator, passes away

John Ackroyd was the embodiment of the truth that anything can be achieved on the Isle of Wight – his innovations, inventions and designs will go down in history

19, December 2019·1 min read

Met Office extends weather warning for the Isle of Wight

It's going to stay wet and get wetter over the next few days, so you'll have to scrap plans for a winter barbeque

23, May 2022·1 min read

Letter: Jeremy Hunt branding the NHS a ‘rogue organisation’ is a bit rich

This reader explains why he feels it's 'frankly more than a bit rich' for Jeremy Hunt to talk about mistakes being "repeated [in the NHS] time and again"

5, July 2010·1 min read

Cowes High School Unaffected By Gov Funding Cuts. Others Uncertain

New Cowes school unaffected - others unknown.

6, April 2017·1 min read

Police appeal for witnesses following fatal house fire in Newport

Police are working with Fire & Rescue to determine the cause of the fire and would like to hear from any witnesses or anyone who has any information about what took place.

Seats in a waiting room with sun shimning through the window

24, July 2023·3 min read

Isle of Wight GPs rated: Which surgeries top patient satisfaction?

Find out how your Isle of Wight GP surgery fared in the latest NHS survey

1, February 2018·2 min read

Exemplary council officers recognised for outstanding contributions

The CEO of the Isle of Wight council said the awards evening was an opportunity to "remind ourselves about how well our team has done, to inspire one another to do greater things and take the next steps on our road together".

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